29 PIECES
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $165K · expenses $113K · assets $175K
- EIN
- 34-2038797
- Address
- 6327 VICKERY BLVD, DALLAS, TX 75214-3348
- Website
- www.29Pieces.org
- NTEE code
- A70
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- July 2005 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- Carol Pace (its 2007 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2007 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
29 PIECES USES ART TO AWAKEN, UPLIFT AND GIVE VOICE TO THE CREATIVE HUMAN SPIRIT TO MAKE GENUINE, POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
4 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | Executive Director | 2012-2024 | $36,000 | $508,648 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | board member | 2012-2024 | $0 | $1,025 | 1 |
| Karen Isbell | president | 2014-2024 | $0 | $925 | 1 |
| Mauricio Navarro (former) | EXECUTIVE Director | 2014-2017 | $0 | $52,328 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
16 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sondra Cox | Vice-President | 2014-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 2012-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Barbara Miller | board member | 2012-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Alice Aguilar (former) | board member | 2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Tom McKinney (former) | board member | 2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dr Jill Peterson (former) | board member | 2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Christopher Goggin (former) | board member | 2016 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kara Hobbs (former) | DIRECTOR | 2014-2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Scott Eustace (former) | President | 2012-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Alan H Levi (former) | Treasurer | 2012-2015 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Greg Colgan (former) | Director | 2012-2013 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Charme Robarts (former) | Director | 2013 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brian Prentice (former) | Director | 2012-2013 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Judy Hoffman (former) | Director | 2012-2013 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Darryl Rose (former) | Director | 2012-2013 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tim Hoyland (former) | Director | 2012 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $36K · 0 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | Executive Director | 8 | $36,000 | $0 | $0 | $36,000 | 1 |
| Sondra Cox | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Isbell | president | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Miller | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $24K · 0 employees · 7 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | Executive Director | 1 | $24,152 | $0 | $0 | $24,152 | 1 |
| Sondra Cox | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Isbell | president | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dr Barbara Miller | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $22K · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | Executive Director | 1 | $22,000 | $0 | $0 | $22,000 | 1 |
| Sondra Cox | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Isbell | president | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $60K · 1 employee · 8 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | Executive Director | 1 | $60,000 | $0 | $0 | $60,000 | 1 |
| Sondra Cox | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Isbell | president | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $60K · 1 employee · 4 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | EXECUTIVE Director | 1 | $60,133 | $0 | $0 | $60,133 | 1 |
| Sondra Cox | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Isbell | president | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $60K · 0 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | EXECUTIVE Director | 1 | $60,133 | $0 | $0 | $60,133 | 1 |
| Karen Isbell | President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sondra Cox | Vice-President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | board member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $62K · 0 employees · 4 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | EXECUTIVE Director | 0 | $61,500 | $0 | $0 | $61,500 | 1 |
| Karen Isbell | President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sondra Cox | Vice-President | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | board member | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $53K · 2 employees · 6 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | EXECUTIVE Director | 1 | $53,000 | $0 | $0 | $53,000 | 1 |
| Karen Isbell | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Sondra Cox | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mauricio Navarro | EXECUTIVE Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 11 people listed · 4 paid, $67K · 0 employees · 26 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | EXECUTIVE Director | 40 | $44,030 | $0 | $0 | $44,030 | 1 |
| Mauricio Navarro | EXECUTIVE Director | 20 | $21,063 | $0 | $0 | $21,063 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | board member | 1 | $1,025 | $0 | $0 | $1,025 | 1 |
| Karen Isbell | President | 1 | $925 | $0 | $0 | $925 | 1 |
| Sondra Cox | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Miller | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Mary Alice Aguilar | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dr Tom McKinney | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Dr Jill Peterson | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Christopher Goggin | board member | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 10 people listed · 2 paid, $68K · 0 employees · 25 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | EXECUTIVE Director | 40 | $48,200 | $0 | $0 | $48,200 | 1 |
| MAURICIO NAVARRO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $19,665 | $0 | $0 | $19,665 | 1 |
| Barbara Miller | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | Director | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SONDRA COX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARA HOBBS | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN ISBELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Scott Eustace | President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alan H Levi | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2014 · 10 people listed · 2 paid, $51K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Blessen | Director | 27 | $39,500 | - | $0 | $39,500 | 1 |
| MAURICIO NAVARRO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $11,600 | - | $0 | $11,600 | 1 |
| Scott Eustace | President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Miller | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alan H Levi | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | Director | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SONDRA COX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KARA HOBBS | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KAREN ISBELL | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2013 · 11 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Eustace | President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Miller | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alan H Levi | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Blessen | Director | 27 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Colgan | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CHARME ROBARTS | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | Director | 3 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brian Prentice | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Judy Hoffman | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Darryl Rose | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2012 · 11 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Eustace | President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Barbara Miller | Vice-President | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Diana O Connor | Secretary | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Alan H Levi | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Karen Blessen | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Greg Colgan | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tim Hoyland | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kelly Nash | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Brian Prentice | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Judy Hoffman | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Darryl Rose | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $164,740 | $112,844 | $174,740 | $174,745 | $164,636 | $0 | $36,000 | 0 | 5 |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $224,706 | $167,629 | $183,445 | $176,468 | $224,412 | $0 | $12,867 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $127,096 | $123,349 | $122,813 | $119,392 | $127,232 | $0 | $24,152 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $127,096 | $110,642 | $122,813 | $119,392 | $127,232 | $0 | $11,445 | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $140,010 | $143,960 | $104,037 | $102,938 | $140,609 | $0 | $22,000 | 0 | 10 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $253,974 | $322,270 | $113,200 | $110,403 | $253,692 | $0 | $60,000 | 1 | 8 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $196,933 | $167,864 | $182,228 | $178,749 | $196,995 | $0 | $60,133 | 1 | 4 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $205,038 | $210,617 | $151,324 | $149,680 | $177,794 | $26,720 | $60,133 | 0 | 25 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $169,173 | $159,329 | $156,366 | $155,259 | $151,108 | $17,970 | $61,500 | 0 | 4 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $254,136 | $142,749 | $147,120 | $145,415 | $245,194 | $7,800 | $53,000 | 2 | 6 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $278,222 | $286,112 | $41,210 | $34,128 | $274,094 | $5,107 | $67,043 | 0 | 26 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $272,184 | $261,465 | $47,841 | $42,018 | $262,993 | $7,810 | $0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2014 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $147,890 | $148,456 | $33,855 | $31,299 | $122,283 | $16,712 | - | - | - |
| 2013 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $146,645 | $152,407 | $42,139 | $31,785 | $143,762 | $1,849 | - | - | - |
| 2012 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $109,587 | $100,045 | $38,730 | $37,560 | $97,449 | $9,829 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
11 grantors reported grants to this organization, $558,013 in all, tax years 2012 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORGOOD INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2012-2024 | 13 | $173,977 | 2024 | $9,782 | show |
| COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2015-2017, 2019-2024 | 9 | $135,824 | 2024 | $21,086 | show |
| TEXAS WOMENS FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019, 2021 | 2 | $120,000 | 2021 | $80,000 | show |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | Public charity | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $60,000 | 2019 | $60,000 | show |
| RACHEL B WILLIAMS FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “29 Pieces”, “29 PIECES” | 2018-2024 | 7 | $40,000 | 2024 | $5,000 | show |
| THE PITNEY BOWES FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “29 PIECES” | 2013-2014 | 2 | $20,000 | 2014 | $10,000 | show |
| RANDOLPH QUERBES TERRELL CHARITABLE TRUST | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “29 PIECES” | 2022-2023 | 2 | $6,000 | 2023 | $3,000 | show |
| CLAMPITT FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “29 Pieces” | 2012 | 1 | $1,000 | 2012 | $1,000 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “29 PIECES” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $492 | 2023 | $86 | show |
| TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “29 PIECES” | 2023 | 1 | $470 | 2023 | $470 | show |
| BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “29 PIECES” | 2014 | 1 | $250 | 2014 | $250 | show |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $112,844 spent · pay $57,789 · grants $300 · events $3,000
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $36,000 | $36,000 | - | - | 31.9% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $21,789 | $21,789 | - | - | 19.3% | |
| Occupancy | $13,935 | $13,935 | - | - | 12.3% | |
| Office expenses | $6,653 | $6,450 | $203 | - | 5.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $5,401 | $2,726 | $2,675 | - | 4.8% | |
| Travel | $5,099 | $4,943 | $156 | - | 4.5% | |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | $4,099 | $3,812 | $287 | - | 3.6% |
| Fees: accounting | $4,009 | $4,009 | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Insurance | $3,008 | $2,823 | $185 | - | 2.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,000 | $2,790 | $210 | - | 2.7% | |
| All other expenses | $2,636 | $2,600 | $36 | - | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $2,542 | $2,542 | - | - | 2.3% |
| Information technology | $1,960 | $1,960 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIR & MAINTENANCE | $1,052 | $1,052 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Other (as described) | MEALS/ENTERTAINMENT | $951 | $917 | $34 | - | 0.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $410 | $384 | $26 | - | 0.4% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $300 | $300 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $112,844 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $123,349 spent · pay $24,152 · grants $0 · events $3,930
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $42,299 | $30,234 | $12,065 | - | 34.3% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $24,152 | $24,152 | - | - | 19.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $23,005 | $22,550 | $455 | - | 18.7% | |
| Occupancy | $14,787 | $8,680 | $6,107 | - | 12.0% | |
| Office expenses | $6,817 | $6,696 | $121 | - | 5.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,930 | $3,913 | $17 | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | REPAIR & MAINTENANCE | $2,710 | $2,524 | $186 | - | 2.2% |
| Travel | $1,563 | $1,543 | $20 | - | 1.3% | |
| Information technology | $1,376 | $1,361 | $15 | - | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | MEALS/ENTERTAINMENT | $890 | $756 | $15 | $119 | 0.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $544 | $505 | $39 | - | 0.4% | |
| All other expenses | $487 | $487 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK FEE | $442 | $369 | $73 | - | 0.4% |
| Advertising and promotion | $347 | $347 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $123,349 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $143,960 spent · pay $22,000 · grants $0 · events $11
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $44,490 | $31,800 | $12,690 | - | 30.9% |
| Office expenses | $22,134 | $21,481 | $653 | - | 15.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $22,000 | $22,000 | - | - | 15.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $16,671 | $9,455 | $7,216 | - | 11.6% | |
| Occupancy | $15,180 | $8,910 | $6,270 | - | 10.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,039 | $7,039 | - | - | 4.9% | |
| All other expenses | $4,666 | $4,448 | $218 | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM COST | $3,202 | $3,202 | - | - | 2.2% |
| Information technology | $2,349 | $2,323 | $26 | - | 1.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,012 | $1,870 | $142 | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | CLEAN SERVICE | $1,850 | $1,721 | $129 | - | 1.3% |
| Other (as described) | CAR INSURANCE | $1,363 | $1,268 | $95 | - | 0.9% |
| Insurance | $936 | $870 | $66 | - | 0.7% | |
| Travel | $57 | $54 | $3 | - | 0.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $11 | $11 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $143,960 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $322,270 spent · pay $60,000 · grants $0 · events $20,129
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $131,469 | $121,169 | $10,300 | - | 40.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $60,000 | $60,000 | - | - | 18.6% | |
| Information technology | $38,249 | $38,238 | $11 | - | 11.9% | |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENT EXPENSE | $20,000 | $20,000 | - | - | 6.2% |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,663 | $15,663 | - | - | 4.9% | |
| Office expenses | $14,523 | $14,258 | $265 | - | 4.5% | |
| Occupancy | $10,560 | $9,821 | $739 | - | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | THE GRANT WRITING | $8,113 | $8,113 | - | - | 2.5% |
| All other expenses | $7,611 | $6,661 | $950 | - | 2.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,705 | $3,705 | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Travel | $3,343 | $3,332 | $11 | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | ENTERTAINMENT | $2,345 | $2,239 | $106 | - | 0.7% |
| Other (as described) | CLEANING SERVICES | $2,250 | $2,103 | $147 | - | 0.7% |
| Fees: accounting | $2,162 | $2,011 | $151 | - | 0.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $2,148 | $1,998 | $150 | - | 0.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $129 | $129 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $322,270 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $167,864 spent · pay $60,133 · grants $0 · events $35
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $70,233 | $63,903 | $6,330 | - | 41.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $60,133 | $60,133 | - | - | 35.8% | |
| Occupancy | $10,560 | $9,821 | $739 | - | 6.3% | |
| Office expenses | $3,769 | $3,512 | $257 | - | 2.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,518 | - | $3,518 | - | 2.1% | |
| All other expenses | $3,406 | $3,135 | $271 | - | 2.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,263 | $3,035 | $228 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | GRANT APPLICATION WRITING | $2,980 | $2,380 | $600 | - | 1.8% |
| Other (as described) | CLEANING SERVICES | $2,600 | $2,418 | $182 | - | 1.5% |
| Insurance | $2,493 | $2,319 | $174 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | CAR INSURANCE | $1,765 | $1,641 | $124 | - | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) | CLEANING SERVICES | $1,330 | $1,251 | $79 | - | 0.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,209 | $1,201 | $8 | - | 0.7% | |
| Information technology | $328 | $295 | $33 | - | 0.2% | |
| Travel | $242 | $225 | $17 | - | 0.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $35 | $35 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $167,864 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $210,617 spent · pay $60,133 · grants $400 · events $9,954
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $72,511 | $66,124 | $6,387 | - | 34.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $60,133 | $60,133 | - | - | 28.6% | |
| All other expenses | $11,147 | $9,571 | $1,576 | - | 5.3% | |
| Other (as described) | GRANT APPLICATION WRITING | $10,690 | $8,892 | $1,798 | - | 5.1% |
| Occupancy | $10,560 | $9,821 | $739 | - | 5.0% | |
| Office expenses | $10,066 | $9,429 | $637 | - | 4.8% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $9,954 | $9,941 | $13 | - | 4.7% | |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | $4,886 | $2,443 | $2,443 | - | 2.3% |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,228 | $4,021 | $207 | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | ART SUPPLIES | $3,785 | $3,743 | $42 | - | 1.8% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $3,518 | - | $3,518 | - | 1.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,086 | $2,870 | $216 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | CLEANING SERVICES | $2,615 | $2,432 | $183 | - | 1.2% |
| Insurance | $1,973 | $1,835 | $138 | - | 0.9% | |
| Travel | $879 | $829 | $50 | - | 0.4% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $400 | $400 | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Information technology | $186 | $179 | $7 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $210,617 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $159,329 spent · pay $61,095 · grants $0 · events $1,075
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $61,500 | $61,500 | - | - | 38.6% | |
| Fees: other services | $46,626 | $40,236 | $6,390 | - | 29.3% | |
| Occupancy | $10,381 | $9,654 | $727 | - | 6.5% | |
| All other expenses | $8,835 | $8,154 | $681 | - | 5.5% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $6,640 | - | $6,640 | - | 4.2% | |
| Other (as described) | GRANT APPLICATION WRITING | $5,040 | $4,858 | $182 | - | 3.2% |
| Office expenses | $4,706 | $4,404 | $302 | - | 3.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,903 | $3,630 | $273 | - | 2.4% | |
| Other (as described) | CLEANING SERVICE | $2,320 | $2,158 | $162 | - | 1.5% |
| Other (as described) | CATERING | $2,289 | $2,289 | - | - | 1.4% |
| Other (as described) | EQUIPMENT PURCHASE | $2,180 | $1,090 | $1,090 | - | 1.4% |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,859 | $1,831 | $28 | - | 1.2% | |
| Insurance | $1,536 | $1,428 | $108 | - | 1.0% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,075 | $1,075 | - | - | 0.7% | |
| Travel | $482 | $448 | $34 | - | 0.3% | |
| Information technology | $362 | $339 | $23 | - | 0.2% | |
| Payroll taxes | -$405 | -$405 | - | - | -0.3% | |
| Total | $159,329 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $142,749 spent · pay $53,909 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $53,000 | $53,000 | - | - | 37.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $41,835 | $34,518 | $7,317 | - | 29.3% | |
| Occupancy | $19,343 | $18,012 | $1,331 | - | 13.6% | |
| Other (as described) | GRANT APPLICATION WRITING | $5,968 | $5,665 | $303 | - | 4.2% |
| All other expenses | $5,136 | $4,409 | $727 | - | 3.6% | |
| Office expenses | $5,084 | $4,702 | $382 | - | 3.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,575 | $2,395 | $180 | - | 1.8% | |
| Insurance | $2,005 | $1,841 | $164 | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | MOVING EXPENSE | $1,981 | $1,842 | $139 | - | 1.4% |
| Other (as described) | CLEANING SERVICE | $1,725 | $1,604 | $121 | - | 1.2% |
| Other (as described) | REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE | $1,711 | $1,606 | $105 | - | 1.2% |
| Payroll taxes | $909 | $909 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $895 | - | $895 | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $483 | $450 | $33 | - | 0.3% | |
| Information technology | $91 | $85 | $6 | - | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $8 | $8 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $142,749 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $286,112 spent · pay $67,043 · grants $4,286 · events $405
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $108,552 | $104,984 | $3,568 | - | 37.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $67,043 | $67,043 | - | - | 23.4% | |
| Occupancy | $35,107 | $30,073 | $5,034 | - | 12.3% | |
| Other (as described) | ART MATERIALS/SUPPLIES | $15,566 | $15,566 | - | - | 5.4% |
| Other (as described) | GRANT APPLICATION WRITING | $15,000 | $13,449 | $1,551 | - | 5.2% |
| All other expenses | $10,430 | $9,447 | $983 | - | 3.6% | |
| Office expenses | $9,393 | $8,107 | $1,286 | - | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | CATERING | $4,579 | $4,525 | $54 | - | 1.6% |
| Grants to US individuals | $4,286 | $4,286 | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,735 | $2,571 | $1,164 | - | 1.3% | |
| Insurance | $3,624 | $3,235 | $389 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | CLEANING SERVICES | $2,300 | $1,870 | $430 | - | 0.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,042 | $1,962 | $80 | - | 0.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $2,035 | $1,694 | $341 | - | 0.7% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $895 | - | $895 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: management | $600 | - | $600 | - | 0.2% | |
| Information technology | $490 | $429 | $61 | - | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $405 | - | $405 | - | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $30 | $30 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $286,112 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $261,465 spent · pay $0 · grants $18,500 · events $11,028
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $143,230 | $143,230 | - | - | 54.8% | |
| Occupancy | $35,982 | $35,343 | $639 | - | 13.8% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $18,500 | $18,500 | - | - | 7.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $11,028 | $11,028 | - | - | 4.2% | |
| Other (as described) | LEASED OFFICE IMPRVMNT SPENDIN | $9,283 | $9,283 | - | - | 3.6% |
| Travel | $7,997 | $7,997 | - | - | 3.1% | |
| Office expenses | $6,965 | $6,965 | - | - | 2.7% | |
| Other (as described) | GRANT APPLICATION WRITING | $5,444 | $5,444 | - | - | 2.1% |
| All other expenses | $5,316 | $5,154 | $162 | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $4,620 | $4,620 | - | - | 1.8% |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,736 | $3,736 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Insurance | $2,557 | $2,479 | $78 | - | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | CATERING | $2,464 | $2,464 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Fees: accounting | $1,842 | $392 | $1,450 | - | 0.7% | |
| Information technology | $1,606 | $1,606 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $895 | - | $895 | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $261,465 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990EZ · $148,456 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $90,806 | 61.2% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $24,337 | 16.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $23,522 | 15.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $9,791 | 6.6% | |
| Total | $148,456 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990EZ · $152,407 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $205
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $98,681 | 64.7% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $25,273 | 16.6% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $24,082 | 15.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $4,371 | 2.9% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $205 | reported apart |
| Total | $152,407 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990EZ · $100,045 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $781
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $53,086 | 53.1% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $24,413 | 24.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $20,880 | 20.9% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,666 | 1.7% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income - | $781 | reported apart |
| Total | $100,045 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $10,000 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 1 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS_GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A PUBLIC ART WORK INSPIRED BY DIFFERENT WORLD TRADITIONS. | $10,000 |
State business registration
- 29 PIECES TX, CN, Active franchise taxpayer (SOS status A), formed 2004-12-30
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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